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King smirks, “Last time Val was over…”
It’s hard to think back, when his hand slides down to replace my unmoving one, strumming at my clit.
“You were eavesdropping?”
His huffed laugh sounds strained. “Baby, you’re loud when you’re drunk.”
I pinch his side, but he pays me back by pinching my clit.
“So,” I pant, “you’re just recreating my dream wedding? Just like that?”
“Just like that,” he lowers his lips, brushing them against mine. “Except, since this is our new beginning, we’re saying our vows at sunrise.”
Love wraps itself around my heart.
He’d heard me drunkenly talk about a sunset wedding, and he made it so much better.
He made it real.
“I love you,” I tell him.
“I love you, too. Now be a good little wife and come on this cock.”
When he seals his lips to mine, while touching me in just the right way, I do exactly as My King commands.
Epilogue Two
KING
My phone is pressedto my ear, as I listen to Nero talk forever about his stupid dog. Like that little mutt will ever be impressive compared to Duke.
“I keep telling you,” I roll my eyes, “take that little turd to training classes.”
“He’s not a little turd,” Nero snaps back, making me laugh.
“One large black coffee and a large coconut honey latte,” a kid with suspenders calls out from the end of the counter.
I use my shoulder to pin my phone against my ear and pick up the drinks. The thin cardboard sleeve makes the cups warm, but not too hot to carry. And considering the chilly October air, it’ll be nice. Not as nice as the tropical vacation we all got back from last week, but I gotta be honest, I’m looking forward to spending the holidays with Savannah. Cold ass weather or not.
“That mean you’re on your way?” Nero’s earlier annoyance gone, hearing I have his latte in hand.
“Yeah.” I promised I’d bring coffee to his office since we’re gonna go over the latest Hans sighting.
I use my elbow to push the door open. “I’ll be there in fifteen.”
Nero starts talking about something else, but I don’t hear him. Because standing in front of me, on the sidewalk, ready to enter the coffee shop I just stepped out of, is the mayor.
And his brother.
They both look startled to see me.
But they shouldn’t be. Because he might be the mayor, but this ismycity. And I gave Christopher Denton the only warning he was ever gonna get.
With my eyes locked on the little brother, I cut Nero off. “Sorry, but I’m gonna have to take a rain check.”
“What? You already have my latte you prick.”
“Something literally just came up.”